This week’s OTT slate brings four South Indian titles worth tracking: a trilingual romantic comedy, a Malayalam action thriller with a Telugu track, a Telugu remote-work comedy, and a Malayalam horror thriller. Here’s where to watch each one and what you’re actually getting.
Heartin: Amazon Prime Video, August 14
Heartin streams on Prime Video from August 14 in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, making it the most widely accessible title on this week’s list from a language standpoint. It’s a romantic comedy directed by Kishore Kumar, starring Sananth and Madonna Sebastian, and it had already completed its theatrical run by June 26 before this OTT window opened. A roughly seven-week gap between theatrical and streaming release is fairly standard pacing for a mid-scale romantic comedy that isn’t chasing a blockbuster theatrical extension.
Heartin marks a genuine shift for Sananth, who plays the lead role of Shiva here. Born Sananth Reddy in Chennai, he built his career mostly on darker, edgier material, debuting in the 2015 horror film Demonte Colony before landing the supporting role of Anwar in the hit action drama Petta in 2019. His filmography since has leaned further into that lane with Jil Jung Juk, the sci-fi thriller Mercury, the black comedy Mahaan, Demonte Colony 2, and the period actioner Captain Miller. A full romantic lead in a comedy is new territory for him, which makes this a useful title to watch for anyone tracking how well action-and-thriller actors transition into softer genres.
Madonna Sebastian, by contrast, has been working in this exact space for a decade. She debuted in Malayalam with Premam in 2015 and crossed into Tamil the following year with Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum, building a filmography that includes Iblis, Virus, Vaanam Koottatum, and Shyam Singha Roy. She’s also a trained Carnatic and Western vocalist who has worked as a playback singer alongside acting, which is a detail worth knowing if you’re tracking her beyond just her screen roles.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | Heartin |
| Language | Tamil, Telugu, Hindi |
| Genre | Romantic Comedy |
| Director | Kishore Kumar |
| Lead Cast | Sananth, Madonna Sebastian |
| Theatrical Release | June 26, 2026 |
| OTT Platform | Amazon Prime Video |
| OTT Release Date | August 14, 2026 |
Kattalan: ManoramaMAX
Kattalan is the more significant title on this list for genre fans. It’s the third installment in the Mikhael Extended Universe, following Mikhael in 2019 and Marco in 2024, a Malayalam action-thriller franchise that’s built a loyal following on the strength of its stunt work and world-building. Written and directed by Paul George and produced by Shareef Muhammed under Cubes Entertainments, the film had its theatrical release on May 28, 2026, and streams on ManoramaMAX with confirmed audio in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
The cast brings together Sunil, Kabir Duhan Singh, Dushara Vijayan, Jagadish, Siddique, and Hanan Shaah. Dushara Vijayan’s presence here is worth flagging for readers of our Makutam coverage: this is part of the same run of form that includes her supporting role in Makutam, which released this week as well, alongside Raayan and Vettaiyan last year. One detail to confirm before publishing: some source listings put the OTT date at August 13 rather than August 14, so double check the exact date against ManoramaMAX directly before this goes live.
For anyone unfamiliar with the franchise, it’s worth knowing what Kattalan is actually following. Mikhael, the 2019 film that started it all, was directed by Haneef Adeni and starred Nivin Pauly as the title character. Marco, the 2024 sequel, is where the connection to this week’s cast gets specific: Unni Mukundan reprised the villain role of Marco Jr. from the original film, this time as the lead, in a story about a vengeful gangster returning from Italy to avenge his adopted blind brother’s murder, structured as a prequel exploring his rise before the events of Mikhael. That film crossed 100 crore globally and brought in Kabir Duhan Singh among its supporting cast, the same actor now appearing in Kattalan. Kabir Duhan Singh has built his entire career as a go-to antagonist across Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema, debuting in Telugu with Jil in 2015 and only entering Malayalam films with Turbo in 2024, so his presence in back-to-back Mikhael Universe entries is a fairly deliberate franchise casting choice rather than a coincidence.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | Kattalan |
| Language | Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi |
| Genre | Action Thriller |
| Director | Paul George |
| Lead Cast | Sunil, Kabir Duhan Singh, Dushara Vijayan, Jagadish, Siddique, Hanan Shaah |
| Franchise | Third film in the Mikhael Extended Universe |
| Theatrical Release | May 28, 2026 |
| OTT Platform | ManoramaMAX |
| OTT Release Date | August 13 or 14, 2026 (date needs confirming) |
Mr. Work From Home: Sun NXT, August 14
Mr. Work From Home is a Telugu-original comedy-drama, not a dub, streaming on Sun NXT from August 14. Written and directed by Madhudeep Chelikaani and produced by Aravind Mandem under Lotus Creative Works, it stars Thrigun and Payal Radhakrishna, with Anish Kuruvilla in a supporting role. The film follows a young man who keeps his remote job running while he moves back to his village and starts experimenting with modernizing farming practices there, a premise that leans into a genuinely current, relatable tension between city careers and rural life rather than a generic rom-com setup. It had its theatrical release on May 15, 2026, and currently holds a 6.5 out of 10 on IMDB.
Thrigun, formerly credited as Adith Arun before changing his screen name, brings an unusually varied background to the role. Born in Chennai and schooled in Vizag, he studied journalism at Madras Christian College and cut his teeth in theatre with groups like Madras Players before moving into short films and eventually features. He debuted in 2009 with the Telugu thriller Katha alongside Genelia D’Souza, a film that earned him praise as a competent newcomer, and went on to build a filmography spanning Thungabhadra, PSV Garuda Vega, Dear Megha, and WWW across a career now well past its second decade. A remote-work-meets-rural-life premise is a fairly grounded choice for an actor with that theatre-trained, character-first background, rather than a broad commercial swing.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | Mr. Work From Home |
| Language | Telugu |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Director | Madhudeep Chelikaani |
| Lead Cast | Thrigun, Payal Radhakrishna, Anish Kuruvilla |
| Theatrical Release | May 15, 2026 |
| OTT Platform | Sun NXT |
| OTT Release Date | August 14, 2026 |
Aroopi: Prime Video and Manorama Max, August 14
Aroopi is a Malayalam horror supernatural thriller directed by Abhilash Warrier, who also wrote the story and screenplay, streaming on both Prime Video and Manorama Max from August 14. It stars Vysakh Ravi, Neha Chawla, and Sakshi Badala. The setup goes back generations, to a vengeful spirit named Padmini sealed inside a doll at the Aryanattu family estate. Two thieves accidentally break that seal in the present day, right as Niranjan, the estate’s last surviving heir, returns home following a brutal killing, and the story builds from there. It released theatrically on July 3, 2026.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | Aroopi |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Genre | Horror, Supernatural Thriller |
| Director | Abhilash Warrier |
| Lead Cast | Vysakh Ravi, Neha Chawla, Sakshi Badala |
| Theatrical Release | July 3, 2026 |
| OTT Platform | Amazon Prime Video, Manorama Max |
| OTT Release Date | August 14, 2026 |
Nijamerujuvainadhi: ETV Win
This title was listed for an ETV Win release this week, but research could not independently confirm any details about it, no cast, director, plot, or confirmed release date beyond what was provided. It’s possible the spelling in circulation is off, or that press coverage simply hasn’t caught up yet. Rather than guess at a synopsis, this one needs direct confirmation from ETV Win or the production house before any details go into print.
Which One’s Worth Your Time
If you want a straightforward, low-commitment watch, Heartin’s trilingual availability and rom-com pacing make it the easiest recommendation of the four. If you’re already invested in the Mikhael Extended Universe, Kattalan is the one to prioritize, and it doubles as a way to see more of Dushara Vijayan right after her Makutam appearance. Mr. Work From Home is the pick for viewers who want something grounded and a little more reflective of real life right now rather than pure escapism. Aroopi is squarely for horror fans, the doll-and-family-curse setup is a well-worn structure in the genre, and how well it works will come down entirely to execution and atmosphere rather than the premise itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Telugu-available OTT releases are streaming this week?
Heartin (Prime Video, trilingual including Telugu), Kattalan (ManoramaMAX, Telugu audio confirmed), and Mr. Work From Home (Sun NXT, Telugu original) all have confirmed Telugu availability. Aroopi is confirmed in Malayalam; Telugu dub or subtitle availability was not independently confirmed.
Is Kattalan connected to other Mikhael Universe films?
Yes. It’s the third installment following Mikhael in 2019 and Marco in 2024.
Where can I watch Mr. Work From Home?
On Sun NXT, streaming from August 14, 2026, in its original Telugu.
Is Aroopi available in Telugu?
It’s confirmed in Malayalam. Telugu dubbing or subtitle availability could not be verified in research and should be checked directly with the platform before publishing this as a Telugu-available title.
Full Week’s OTT Slate
| Title | Language | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail 2 | Hindi | Netflix |
| Aakhri Sawal | Hindi | Lionsgate Play |
| In The Grey | English | Prime Video |
| Jumper | Hindi | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Drop | English | Netflix |
| Bus Boys | English | Hulu |
| Bharat Bhagya Viddhaata | Hindi | ZEE5 |
| Mourinho (Series) | English | Netflix |
| My Brilliant Career | English | Netflix |
| Wrangler | Korean | Prime Video |
| Girls Like Girls | English | Peacock |
| Don’t Say Goodluck | English | Netflix |
| To The Max | Spanish | Netflix |
| The Tailor of Panama | English | Netflix |
| Hunting Jessica Brok | English | Disney+ Hotstar |
| A Child of My Own | Spanish | Netflix |
| The Wizard of the Kremlin | English | Hulu |
| Women in Blue S2 | Spanish | Apple TV+ |
| Rory Scovel: Show Must Go On | English | Netflix |
| Vampires of the Velvet Lounge | English | Prime Video |
| Conversations With a Killer (Series) | English | Netflix |
| Fifties Professionals (Series) | Korean | Prime Video |
| The Legend of Kitchen Soldier (Series) | Korean | Prime Video |
| Nando: Between Two Worlds | Portuguese | Netflix |
| This, That, and Everything In Between | Filipino | Netflix |
| My Best Friend, His Girlfriend, and Me | German | Netflix |
